Thursday, August 29, 2024

Man/Woman/Chainsaw - "Grow a Tongue in Time"

Photo by Ella Margolin

London's Man/Woman/Chainsaw have a specific sound that doesn't quite sound like anyone else. Their latest single, "Grow a Tongue in Time," has a very theatrical element, almost like it could belong in a musical. It's heavy on vocals and piano, but also has a noise rock element hiding behind it. It's filled with traditional string instruments while building a tension with electric feedback that never quite ends in the explosion you're expecting. The closest comparison I could make for "Grow a Tongue in Time" would be Bjork meets The Last Dinner Party, but Man/Woman/Chainsaw truly have their own thing going on.

Man/Woman/Chainsaw says of their latest single:

"[Grow A Tongue In Time] is a stream-of-consciousness look at jealousy, desire and self-pity. This began with a very stripped back arrangement on just bass, which gradually grew as we added different elements, from droning violin to creaking bowed guitar. Although It’s a moment of calm in the chaos of the set, the song builds its own intensity without relying on aggression."

You can listen to "Grow a Tongue in Time" below. Eazy Peazy is due out November 8 on Fat Possum, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Man/Woman/Chainsaw, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.


Sat. Aug. 31 – Manchester, Manchester Psych Fest
Thu. Sept. 12 – Edinburgh, Mash House
Fri. Sept. 13 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Wed. Oct. 16 – Paris, Supersonic
Thu. Oct. 17 – Rotterdam, Left of the Dial Festival
Fri. Oct. 18 – Rotterdam, Left of the Dial Festival
Fri. Oct. 31 - London, 100 Club (on-sale 10am Friday 30th August)
Fri. Nov. 1 – Hebden Bridge, The Trades Club #
Thu. Nov. 7 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
Fri. Nov. 8 – Bristol, Rough Trade
Wed. Jan. 3 – Bognor Regis, Rockaway Beach
# w/ Dream Wife

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